The Farm at Cape Kidnappers

If you want to steal away for the ultimate golf vacation, pack your clubs and head for The Farm at Cape Kidnappers. Six thousand acres of pastureland — overlooking Hawke's Bay on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island — provide the gorgeous cliff-top setting for a Tom Doak-designed, par-71, links-style course. While strong ocean breezes and steep ravines can turn these fairways into a bit of a challenge, every hole makes up for it with a sweeping bay view. As for off-the-greens attractions at this working cattle and sheep farm, guests will find a luxurious river stone lodge, a hillside spa and the largest mainland gannet colony in the world.

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